CNS stimulants

Question 1

cns stimulant classification

Answer 1

convulsants
analeptics
psychostimulants

Question 2

convulsants + MOA

Answer 2

strychnine(nux vomica)
blocks glycine receptors henc inhibits postsynaptic inhibitory response of glycine(main inhibitor NT of motor neurons)
picrotoxin
blocks inhibition by gaba allosterically

Question 3

Analeptics (resp stimulants)
dawa za kuongeza kupumua
uses

Answer 3

doxapram

acts by promoting excitation of central neurones.abolish apnea in premature infant

Question 4

pschomotor stimulants (indirect acting sympathomimetics)

Answer 4

amphetamines(dexa,hydroxy,meth,methyl)

cocaine,caffeine,modanfil,sibutramine,theobromine